GFWC Illinois Art Camp Scholarships Due June 1, 2024
Eastern Illinois University staff are very excited to be holding art camp again for the first time since 2019. GFWC Illinois has scholarship funds to give out up to three Summer Art Camp Scholarships. Please see the download button and fill out the application along with the three criteria
Mail the completed forms to Karel Volpert, Art Camp Chairman or email BOTH Karel & GFWC Illinois' Office by June 1st. See the application for details
Follow this link to learn more about this year's camp or to register. If you have any questions contact Karel Volpert or President Trisha Schafer.
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
— Benjamin Franklin
Since its inception in 1970 the Darien Woman’s Club has offered Community Service as well as Fine Arts Scholarships to deserving students in the local area. The Community Service Scholarships are awarded annually to two high school seniors that have shown leadership, responsibility and commitment to community service through volunteer opportunities, and who plan to continue their education. As of 2023, the club has awarded more than $96,000 for these scholarships. The Fine Arts Scholarships are awarded annually to two students in 7th through 12th grade to encourage participation in the fine arts. These scholarships will be used to expand knowledge of, and enhance their talent in their area of interest. The club has awarded more than $31,000 for these scholarships. GFWC and the Darien Woman’s Club are honored to encourage the leaders of tomorrow.
2024 Scholarships
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Darien Woman’s Club
Community Service Scholarships
Eligibility: High School Seniors from Darien and surrounding areas
Scholarship Award: $2000.00/each
Deadline: March 12, 2024
The Darien Woman’s Club Community Service Scholarships are awarded annually to two (2) high school seniors, that have contributed considerable time in the area of community service and plan to attend college in the Fall of 2024.
High school social or athletic involvement is not considered volunteer work for the purpose of this scholarship. The focus of your volunteer work should show integrity, leadership, responsibility and commitment to community service.
Darien Woman’s Club
Fine Art Scholarships
Eligibility: 7th through 12th grade from Darien and surrounding areas
Scholarship Award: $500.00/each
Deadline: March 12, 2024
The Darien Woman’s Club Fine Art Scholarships are awarded annually to two (2) students in either Junior High School or High School. It is to encourage young students’ participation in the fine arts and to assist their enrollment in a camp or class to expand their knowledge and enhance their talent in their area of interest.
Two (2) scholarships are awarded and must be used during the Summer of 2024. The scholarship award will be made payable to the camp or school.
GFWC IL Scholarships
Applications Due by April 1, 2024
GFWC Illinois will be awarding $15,000 in monetary scholarships for the academic fall semester of 2024. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 1, 2024.
The scholarships are available only through GFWC Illinois and are for the studies of: Art, Education, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies.
Applicants (male or female) must be a graduating high school senior, current college student and/or an adult returning to school. The applicant must be attending a vocational school, community college, college, or university located IN the state of Illinois.
Here is the the link for the GFWC scholarship information and applications.
DWC Member’s Continuing Education Scholarship.
The purpose of this scholarship is to aid in our Member’s educational or career goals. Applicants must be a current DWC member for a minimum of two complete years.
Applications are typically due in March date tbd for 2025!
Please refer to the Member’s Only Login Page on this website to access the Application information. The link can be found under : Current Lists, Reporting, Instructions and More: